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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Funimation
EAN: 0704400081729
Feature: The movie you ve been waiting for is here! Taking place two years after the last episode, The Elric Brothers must reunite to prevent ultimate catastrophe as the worlds of reality and alchemy collide. Coming to theaters and DVD in September! DVD includes: Reversible cover , Movie booklet , 40-minute documentary - The Making of Fullmetal Alchemist The Movie Filmed on location in Tokyo with dir
Format: Animated, Color, Director's Cut, DVD, Subtitled, NTSC
Item Dimensions: 500
Label: Funimation Prod
Languages: JapaneseOriginal LanguageEnglishOriginal LanguageEnglishSubtitled
Manufacturer: Funimation Prod
MPN: 1-4210-0646-4
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Funimation Prod
Region Code: 1
Release Date: September 12, 2006
Running Time: 105 minutes
Studio: Funimation Prod
Theatrical Release Date: August 25, 2006
Features:- The movie you ve been waiting for is here! Taking place two years after the last episode, The Elric Brothers must reunite to prevent ultimate catastrophe as the worlds of reality and alchemy collide. Coming to theaters and DVD in September! DVD includes: Reversible cover , Movie booklet , 40-minute documentary - The Making of Fullmetal Alchemist The Movie Filmed on location in Tokyo with dir
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FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST - THE MOVIE ()
Amazon.com:
The Fullmetal Alchemist theatrical feature, The Conqueror of Shamballa, takes place two years after the last episode of the popular broadcast series. Edward Elric has been transported to Earth and is living in Weimar-era Munich with Alphonse Heiderich, a young engineer who reminds him of Al. This Alphonse is working for the Thule Society, a group of Aryan fanatics who hope to cross dimensions to the world they call Shambala and acquire weapons that will ensure a German victory in the next war. Back in the world where the broadcast series took place, a restored Alphonse Elric searches for a way to bring Ed back. A combination of science and alchemy finally reunites the brothers--with unexpected consequences. Although the film is an exciting adventure that includes many of the familiar characters, viewers who haven't watched the TV series may have trouble sorting out who's who and what's where. Sadly, The Conqueror of Shamballa marks the end of director Seiji Mizushima's and screenwriter Shou Aikawa's work with the Elric brothers: together, they preserved the essence of Hiromu Arakawa's winning characters while adapting them to a new medium. Arakawa is continuing the manga, so fans may one day see further animated adventures of Ed and Al.(Rated PG: violence, grotesque imagery, brief nudity, alcohol and tobacco use) --Charles Solomon
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
Let me start off by saying this is a fantastic movie. The graphics are beyond excellent, the characters are all perfectly cast and unchanged from the series, and there is an abundance of cool moments. The plot is interesting, the action is more frequent, and there are quite a few laughs dotting the main plot. However, i agree with the other reviewers that you neeed to watch the show and catch all the twists b4 watching this movie.
The movie starts off with Ed trapped in pre-WW2 munich, germany. Apparently, Earth is a world parallel to Eds world, Alcestia (amestria? i forget the name, and i dont think they even say it in the show.). Alphonse has returned to his body, and is an alchemist just as powerful as Ed was when he was in alcestia (stronger? maybe.). He is currently searching for Ed, not knowing what has become of him.
(SPOILERS AHEAD!!!)Some characters seem to shine like they never did in the series, but others seem cheated out of screentime. Mustang has demoted himself to an enlisted man, and is waiting for Ed to return. He rises to the occasion at the end, however, and winds up being just as cool as he ever was. Winrey has a lot of screentime, but she doesnt do much with it. Rose is barely in it at all, and Riza is in about 2 seconds of it, much to my disappointment. I thought she and Mustang were together at the end of the series, but i guess not anymore. Hohenheim is in like 3 seconds of it, and you never really find out what becomes of him after the movie ends. Envy is taken out without any real closure to her conflict. Izumi is dead, but her death brings about one of the most interesting aspects of the movie- the return of Wrath. To be honest, I always loved Wrath, but he is (pardon my french) unbelievably kickass in this movie. His battle with Gluttony is the movies high point, and his death is touching. at the end of the series, he was distraught about the death of his "mommy" Sloth. In the movie, he says he wants to die to see his mommy again, and you find yourself wondering which mother he's talking about- Sloth or Izumi. Watch the movie to find out which one, its insanely touching.
So, again, this movie is excellent. I loved it all the way through. So why am i giving it only 3 stars? BECAUSE THE ENDING MADE ME WANT TO THROW MY TV OUT THE WINDOW!!! Please take my advice, Fullmetal fans, if you dont want to feel completely betrayed, stop the movie as soon as he defeats the villain and make up your own ending. If you've watched the entire tv series and expect the movie to entail Eds return to his world, think again. He goes back for about 2 seconds, and then, bam! He's back in Europe. Then the movie ends, and we're supposed to be satisfied. It was an insane dissapointment.
So, Fma fans, if you want some great action, great bits with Wrath and Al, and superb graphics, watch this movie. If you dont mind a terrible ending, watch the whole thing. if you do, stop before the end and use your imagination. Either way, this movie deserves to be viewed, if for nothing besides the fact that its Fullmetal Alchemist, and all fans of the show will watch this movie no matter what i say. So enjoy the movie for what its worth, but be warned about the foul ending. Adios.
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The DVD that I bought over amazon.com came to me in perfect condition. I had no issues with it at all. There was no skipping and there was no scratches on the disc. When I received the DVD it was still in plastic wrapping.
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As an adult, there are not many things I see these days that I classify as good entertainment. But, after spending some time watching Full Metal Alchemist with my kids, I've got to say, this series is awesome. The movie completely wraps of the story in an interesting way and teaches a little history, too. I highly reccomend it to fans of all ages.
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If your a Fullmetal fan and you still don't own the movie this Limited Edition is for you the book in it as a great read! along with all the bounus material on disk 2
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Thjis was in cgreat condition when arriving on time= AndI loved the movie. What made me very happy was the brothers ended up together.
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